Great days out with the kids
Choose Basingstoke and Deane for days out with the kids with top family attractions
1. Get blown away at iFLY
Basingstoke is proud to be one of only four iFLY indoor skydiving locations in the UK where you can experience the feeling of freefall as you float in the air. They welcome flyers aged from three to one hundred years old and of all abilities. iFLY is located at Basingstoke Leisure Park. You will find plenty of other activities to make a day of it here including Milestones Museum (more below!), Hollywood Bowl, Odeon cinema, the Aquadrome, Knights Realm Adventure Golf and plenty of free parking.
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2. Head back in time at Milestones Museum, Hampshire’s museum of living history
Stroll along the cobbled streets and travel through time in this fantastic immersive experience. There is something for all ages, from vintage vehicles, traditional sweet shop, penny arcade with retro games. Did you know that with your ticket, you can visit as many times as you like within one year from the date of purchase and under-fives are free?
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3. Enjoy a great day at The Vyne National Trust
National Trust property The Vyne, is an impressive former Tudor powerhouse turned 17th Century family home, set in stunning gardens and leafy woodlands. Explore the intimate house, wander through rooms once enjoyed by notable guests like Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Jane Austen. Perhaps explore a trail, discover secret picnic spots, have a slice of cake in the Tudor tearoom and let little ones go wild in the natural play area. Keep an eye on events taking place throughout this year including live music, outdoor cinema, outdoor theatre, trails and picnics.
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4. Explore Whitchurch including Whitchurch Silk Mill
Surrounded by picturesque countryside and sweeping chalk downland, this charming town contains many notable buildings, including historic Whitchurch Silk Mill. Watch the looms and waterwheel in operation, see various exhibitions and visit the café of Britain’s only working Silk Mill that is still operating in its original building. The waters of the River Test have provided the silk mill with its power for over 200 years. Tickets for under-fives are free. Discover more of Whitchurch, by taking a walk and explore the independent shops. It is easily reached off the A34 (south) and M3 from Winchester, A34 (north) and M4 from Newbury and the A303 from the southwest.
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5. Create memories at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park and Family Farm
Expect fun, adventure, farming and nature at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park. There is so much to do including a petting barn, tractor rides, laser tag, giant slides, pedal boats, inflatables and more. In the summer the centre of the park becomes its own beach with pools, a slip slide and a large sand pit! All activities are included within the ticket price, so you can play all day once you enter. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park is easily accessible off the A339 in between Basingstoke and Newbury. Ticket prices vary by age and children under the age of one visit free.
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6. Glide across the ice at Planet Ice
At Planet Ice you can skate all year long, catch the Basingstoke Bison in action on their home rink, or learn new skills with individual or group lessons through the Skate Excellence Programme. Conveniently located at Basingstoke Leisure Park it benefits from plenty of free parking. An easy and enjoyable choice whatever the weather.
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7. Festival Place
Festival Place is a brilliant family day out where you can enjoy high‑energy fun at Flip Out, soft play, bowling and arcade adventures at Superbowl UK, or a swim and softplay session at Basingstoke Sports Centre.Tackle a family escape room at Escape Hunt, settle in for a film at Vue, or enjoy a spot of shopping. With more than 20 restaurants—from quick bites to full family feastsyou can refuel whenever you need to, making it easy to shape the day exactly how your family likes it.
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8. Baboon Adventures
Experience the ultimate outdoor thrill with Baboon Adventures. Expert guides will lead the way across the stunning Kingsclere Estate on ‘off road’ electric scooters! Ride and roam through woodland trails and open fields and uncover the wild side of the countryside. If you prefer to stay on two feet then you could also try axe-throwing, see if you can become an Axe-spert!
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9. Strike up the fun at Hollywood Bowl
Looking for a fun-filled family day out in Basingstoke? Head to Hollywood Bowl at the Leisure Park for an experience everyone will enjoy! With 26 lanes, including cosy VIP lanes for that extra-special treat, there’s plenty of space for the whole family to join in and cheer each other on. Off the lanes, keep the fun going with a friendly game of pool or explore the exciting arcade, packed with games and prizes the kids will love. When it’s time to take a break, refuel with tasty food and drink deals that are perfect for families. Rain or shine, Hollywood Bowl is a great way to spend quality time together and make some unforgettable memories.
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10. Explore outdoors
Basingstoke and Deane is full of places to get outdoors and explore, from the woodland trails, picnic spots and nature‑play adventures at Basing Wood,where kids can scramble through tunnels, climb tree stumps and spot deer or even great crested newts, to the wide open fields, kite‑flying space and pram‑friendly paths of Crabtree Plantation, which links to Black Dam Ponds with its play park, swans and wildlife‑rich water. Families can also enjoy Beggarwood Park with its play area, pump track and plenty of room to roam before stopping at the café or nearby pub. Eastrop Park offers a boating lake, seasonal paddling pool, tree trail, trim trail and award‑winning green space just a short walk from town. Together, these spaces create countless opportunities to stretch little legs and enjoy the outdoors all year round.
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